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Marlene Russell, here surrounded by a cluster of her cuddly creations, will be teaching a series of quilt workshops In her Prince Albert home this Fall. For details, see story. "The Amish people," Marlene Russell says with a big grin, "when they make a quilt, they put a mistake in, on purpose, because they say only God is perfect. "I've never had to do that!" Everyone makes mistakes when they're quilting (or doing anything else!), the jovial Prince Albert uilting teacher admits. And while e tries to make sure her students don't make mistakes, she says per- fection isn't a neces element in this old-fashioned craft. Not that Marlene's style of quilting is old-fashioned. On the contrary, she calls what she does "Almost Amish"--the finished uilted items look Amish, but y're accomplished with the help of modem sewing machines. "I like to get things done!" she says, adding there's no shame in using what modern tools are avail- able. This Fall, Marlene will be teaching quilting in a series of workshops held in her own home. Registration and a display of samples will be at the Scugog Memorial Library in Port Pe Thursday September 15 from p.m. to 9 p.m.; and on Saturday September 17 from 2 p.m. to 4 QU ILT WORKSHOPS bears -- bunnies -- wallhangings -- etc. .m, | Among the items made will be pioneer-style bears, bunnies, chairpads, placemats, wall- hangings and more. All of the projects can be all but completed after a five hour work- shop. Marlene dislikes seminars where participants wind up taking their projects home unfinished in a plastic bag. She also doesn't enjoy working on full-size quilts, simply because they require so much time. "I like to do a lot of different projects," she explains. "If you get stuck with a huge large quilt, it takes too long." Her own home is decorated throughout with her creations, most of which are done in colour- ful "homespun style" material. She has been quilting "for quite a few years", and recently has taught workshops at the Quilter's Cupboard in Uxbridge. The best thing about work- shops, she says, is the chance to work on a piece without being in- terrupted by work, the phone or children. "When you go to a workshop, you're really committed to get REGISTRATION & DISPLAY OF SAMPLES Scugog Memorial Library, Port Perry THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th -7 to 9 PM and SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th - 2 to 4 PM For information call: MARLENE RUSSELL 985-9339 FRR E----_ something done." And it's not just the work that's attractive about workshops, Mar- lene says. "It's the friends you make as much as anything. You're there to have fun," she insists. "Plus you accomplish something. You feel so good at the end of the day." COLLEGE APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, September 13, 1988 -- 23 Quilters of all levels are wel- come to sign up for the work- shops--the only requirement is an ability to use a sewing machine (which all participants are asked to bring to the class). At registration, Marlene gives each person a list of all materials needed to complete the project-- P.O. Box 385 Perfection isn't really necessary which doesn't necessarily mean running out to a material store to spend a lot of money. "Those of us who do this have bags of old cloth in the basement they can probably use," she says. For more information about the workshops, call Marlene at 985- 9339. DUE ELAN em 2000 Simcoe Street North Oshawa. Ontario. Canada L1H 7L7 Four Evening Courses at Uxbridge Main Street Mall Beginning the Week of September 19, 1988 -- REGISTER SOON -- EFFECTIVE SUPERVISION PROGRAM START Sept. 19 COMMUNICATIONS: 672-12-EC Nov. 28 END DAY Monday 20 Hrs. 20 Hrs. (Certificate awarded after 6 subjects) ADMINISTRATION: 672-12-sA The purpose of this course is to improve the ability of the supervisor in carry- ing out his/her responsibilities. It is beneficial to those engaged in both the industrial and service industries. (MANDATORY) Fee: $30. TIME 8:10 to 10:10 Fee: $30. The purpose of this course is to make the supervisor aware of what communica- tions are all about. It is recognized that all managers need to effectively com- municate. (MANDATORY) START Sept. 19 Nov. 28 END DAY Monday TIME 6:00 to 8:00 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (Certificate awarded after 8 subjects) BOOKKEEPING - An Introduction 672-12-.AB 20 Hrs. Fee: $30. The purpose of this course is to provide a basic knowledge of bookkeeping and to identify basic accounting activities important to any business. (ELECTIVE) START Sept. 21 Nov. 23 END DAY Wednesday TIME 7:00 to 9:00 HOW TO START A SMALL BUSINESS 672-1208 30 Hrs. Fee: $45. The purpose of this course is to outline the main considerations for success in a small business and to describe ways of better ensuring that success. (ELECTIVE) START Sept. 20 Nov. 22 END DAY Tuesday TIME 7:00 to 11:00 Registration Forms and Payment can be completed at the Durham College Futures office in Uxbridge. HUNDREDS of OTHER COURSES AVAILABLE AT OSHAWA MAIN CAMPUS.